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C·Citigroup Inc.

$123.22
+0.95 (+0.78%)
After Hours
High
$123.77
Open
$122.87
Market Cap
205.80B
52W High
$147.96
Low
$120.19
P. Close
$123.22
P/E
10.65
52W Low
$94.00
Fwd P/E
9.35
DailyIQ Est.
$154.83
Inst. Ownership
40.8%
Short Interest
1.28%
Days to Cover
2.0
Div. Yield
2.00%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 2
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Oct 13, 2026Guidance raised · tone -7.1 vs prior release · 106 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
84
BULLISH
News Sentiment
61
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Citigroup Inc reported its best third‑quarter revenue in a decade, with $23.8 billion, an 8 percent increase year‑over‑year, and a net income of $5.25 billion, beating analysts’ estimates. The company also announced a $4.1 billion capital return to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Despite the earnings beat, the stock fell about 3.8 percent to $127, a decline that was attributed to a broader market sell‑off and uncertainty about sustaining the earnings lift. The earnings beat was highlighted in a separate report that noted the company’s EPS rose 53 percent year‑over‑year to $2.85. Both reports agreed that services and wealth divisions each grew 15 percent, while trading revenue fell 13 percent sequentially. The market reaction was described as a downgrade in price reflecting that investors had already priced in significant upside, leaving little room for further gains.
LOW TARGET
$127 +3.1%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$151 +22.3%
15 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$170 +38.0%
13 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$127.00 - $170.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
7/15/6/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$154.83 (+25.7%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
C
Description
Citigroup is a global financial services holding company that offers a comprehensive suite of products and services to a diverse clientele. The company's core business is segmented into five key areas: Services, Markets, Banking, U.S. Personal Banking, and Wealth. Citigroup's Services division provides treasury and trade solutions, as well as securities services, catering to multinational corporations and financial institutions. The Markets segment facilitates sales, trading, and market-making activities across a range of asset classes. Furthermore, the Banking segment offers investment banking and corporate lending services, while U.S. Personal Banking focuses on retail and small business banking. Finally, the Wealth segment provides financial services to high-net-worth individuals. Operating in numerous countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions, Citigroup has a long-standing history dating back to 1812.
Bought (1Y)
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Sold (1Y)
0 shares
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COLE TITILOPE-
Award/Grant9.967 shares2026-10-01
COLE TITILOPE-
Award/Grant6.49 shares2026-10-01
Dailey Grace E-
Award/Grant6.49 shares2026-10-01
DUGAN JOHN CUNNINGHAM-
Award/Grant474.946 shares2026-10-01
HENNES DUNCAN P-
Award/Grant200.846 shares2026-10-01
54/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✕Negative operating cash flow
Net Margin
16.8%
Revenue CAGR
0.5%
Debt / Equity
1.73x
Return on Equity
6.7%
Earnings Summary
Citigroup, a global financial services holding company, operates across five key segments—Services, Markets, Banking, U.S. Personal Banking, and Wealth—providing treasury, trade, securities, investment banking, retail, and high‑net‑worth services worldwide. As a diversified bank, it competes in a highly regulated, interest‑rate sensitive environment with peers such as JPMorgan and Bank of America. In the most recent fiscal year, Citigroup delivered a steady upward trajectory in earnings, with Q1‑Q3 2025 EPS ranging from $1.96 to $2.26 and revenue climbing from $21.60 bn to $22.09 bn, reflecting a 1.8% sequential rise in Q3. The bank consistently beat analyst EPS estimates in each of the last four quarters, posting margins that outpaced expectations by roughly 0.1–0.2 pp. Revenue growth, however, slowed slightly in Q4 2025, where earnings fell to $19.87 bn against a $21.13 bn estimate, marking a 6.4% YoY decline and a 7.2% sequential drop, while EPS still surpassed the $1.71 estimate at $1.81. The Q1‑Q2 2026 results showed a robust rebound, with EPS rising to $3.06 and $3.15 respectively, and revenue increasing to $24.63 bn and $24.77 bn, both above the $23.59 bn and $23.97 bn estimates. Historically, Citigroup has maintained a YoY EPS growth rate of 15–20% over the past five years, with revenue growth consistently matching or exceeding EPS, indicating a solid operating margin. Recent news highlights include a record third‑quarter revenue of $23.8 bn in October 2025, an 8% YoY increase, and a $4.1 bn capital return to shareholders, underscoring the bank’s commitment to shareholder value. The announcement of AI‑driven analyst tools and a focus on private banking expansion also signal strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and market positioning.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.49$1.96$2.43$2.90$3.37Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$2.28 - -
Q3'26$2.73$2.85+4.4%
Q2'26$2.69$3.15+17.2%
Q1'26$2.63$3.06+16.3%
Q4'25$1.71$1.81+6.0%
Q3'25$1.93$2.26+17.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$19.1B$20.7B$22.3B$23.9B$25.5BQ3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$23.5B - -
Q3'26$24.2B$23.8B-1.5%
Q2'26$24.0B$24.8B+3.3%
Q1'26$23.6B$24.6B+4.4%
Q4'25$21.1B$19.9B-6.0%
Q3'25 - $22.1B -

Market Data

C Stock Snapshot

BULLISH84/100
$123.20−$0.02 (0.0%)
Market cap
205.80B
P/E ratio
10.7
Day range
$120.19 – $123.77
News sentiment
61/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$150.71 (+22.3%)
Consensus
Buy · 30 analysts
52-week range+31.1% off low · -16.7% from high
$94.00$147.96
Price $123.20 DailyIQ Est. $154.83

Citigroup Inc. ranks ahead of most of DailyIQ's universe on 12-month price momentum. Liquidity at this scale means Financial Services rotation matters more to short-term price than any single headline.

Behaviour On Record

What C's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
27.6% 67th pct
Below its peak
-15.6%
vs 200-day average
-2.6%
Up days (1y)
54%

Citigroup Inc. is currently running 27.6% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against C's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 67th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 23.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

C is trading -15.6% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -26.8%, and the deepest was -55.6% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -2.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 33rd percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year C closed higher on 54% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, C finished the month higher 7 of 14 times, with a median return of +0.8% and an average of +0.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +6.5% on average, its weakest March at -4.5%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: C has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 50 of 3,269 sessions (1.5% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.1% and -5.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 4 dated reports on file, C moved an average of 2.1% in the session after earnings, closing higher 3 of those 4 times, with a median move of +0.9% and a largest of +4.5%.

All figures computed from 3,270 daily closes between 2013-10-16 and 2026-10-15, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against C's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of C's sector?

Citigroup Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 10th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Banks industry group, C ranks 12th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#10 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
36
Industry rank
#12 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for C?

CallsPuts

For Citigroup Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 1 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.64), with at-the-money implied volatility around 23.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±1.3% move by that expiry — a range of about $121.73–$124.85.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.64
ATM implied volatility
23.1%
Total open interest
175,970
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±1.3% ($121.73–$124.85)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on C?

Evercore ISI Group most recently reiterated its rating on Citigroup Inc. to In-Line on Oct 14, 2026 with a price target of $135 (from $140). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Evercore ISI Group — In-Line
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 14, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$140 → $135
Oct 14, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$150 → $148
Oct 14, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$150 → $135
Oct 5, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$142 → $139
Oct 2, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$149 → $147
Oct 1, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$135 → $140
Sep 28, 2026HSBCMaintainedBuy$161 → $164
Aug 3, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$150 → $142
Jul 17, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$143 → $135
Jul 15, 2026RBC CapitalReiteratedOutperform$150
Jul 15, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$158 → $154
Jul 7, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$170 → $176

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Citigroup Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Guidance raised
Tone71.2/ 100-7.1 vs prior release
Hedging words0.37per 100 words-0.09 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–84

Most important lines

  1. 1

    ECM revenues increased 77%, as the business gained share in follow-ons and convertibles.

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    Advisory revenues decreased 4%, amid a lower wallet.

    New this quarterNegative tone
  3. 3

    Excluding the notable item in the prior-year period, expenses were up 3% (3) .

    New this quarter

Peers & ETF holders

C peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

61/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Citigroup reported its best third‑quarter revenue in a decade, with $23.8 billion up 8% year‑over‑year. Net interest income rose 7%, driven by services, wealth, and U.S. consumer cards, while non‑interest revenue increased 12%. The bank’s net income reached $2.6 billion, and the return on tangible common equity climbed to 31.2%, signaling robust profitability and operational efficiency.
What did this article say?
Citi released the transcript of its third‑quarter 2026 earnings call on October 13, 2026. The call was hosted by Head of Strategy, M&A, and Investor Relations Mark Mason and featured remarks from CEO Jane Nind Fraser and CFO Gonzalo Luchetti. Management reiterated that the presentation is available on the Citi website and emphasized that forward‑looking statements are subject to uncertainty. No specific financial results or guidance were disclosed in the transcript excerpt provided. The release serves primarily as a record of the company’s communication to investors.
What did this article say?
Citigroup reported an earnings beat on October 13, with quarterly EPS rising 53% year‑over‑year to $2.85. Despite stronger investment banking, services, and wealth revenue, the market reacted negatively, pushing the stock down 2.4% in regular trading. The company returned $4.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, while its share price remained 39% above its growth‑free value estimate, indicating investors already priced in significant upside. The downgrade in price reflects uncertainty about whether the earnings lift can be sustained and whether revenue growth will translate into lasting profitability after credit losses and expenses.
What did this article say?
Citigroup (C) reported third‑quarter earnings that beat headline expectations, with net income of $5.2 billion and revenue of $23.85 billion. However, the company disclosed sequential declines in investment banking, trading, and overall profitability, with investment banking revenue falling 13% and underwriting fees dropping 19% and 18% respectively. The mixed results led to a 4.3% drop in the stock price during the afternoon session, reflecting investor concern over the weakening segments.
What did this article say?
Citigroup reported a third‑quarter net income of $5.25 billion, exceeding analysts’ $2.66 per‑share estimate, and revenue rose 8% to $23.8 billion. Services and Wealth divisions drove growth, each up 15%, while trading revenue fell 13% sequentially. Despite the earnings beat, the stock declined about 3.8% to $127, reflecting a broader market sell‑off that has affected Citi in recent quarters.
What did this article say?
Citigroup (C) closed up 1.22% on Oct 9, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The bank had previously lagged the market by 7.52% but is now positioned for a strong earnings release on Oct 13. Analysts project earnings of $2.66 per share, an 18.75% year‑over‑year increase, and revenue of $23.66 billion, up 7.11% from the prior quarter. Consensus estimates anticipate full‑year earnings of $11.19 per share and revenue of $95.51 billion, reflecting a 40.4% and 12.07% year‑over‑year rise, respectively. The upward revisions signal growing confidence in Citigroup’s near‑term business trends.
What did this article say?
Citigroup shortened its investment banking analyst program to two years as part of a new talent strategy. The bank introduced AI tools to automate repetitive tasks for junior bankers and reshape early-career workloads. Management linked the AI rollout to faster promotion paths for high-performing analysts to counter competition from private equity firms. The change aims to improve talent retention and accelerate career progression within the investment banking unit.

Technical Analysis

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84
BULLISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $88.95B combined position · 13 adding, 12 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
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Fisher Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy36,456,1622.22%$5.10B2026-08-04
Capital World Investors▼ Sell33,626,4212.04%$4.71B2026-08-12
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy31,648,6061.92%$4.43B2026-08-13
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy28,109,2841.71%$3.93B2026-08-13
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Harris Associates L P▼ Sell8,751,4430.53%$1.22B2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy6,096,3970.37%$853.25M2026-08-14
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Q2 2026 flow:15.26M sh bought ($2.15B)22.90M sh sold ($3.20B)net -7.64M sh (−$1.06B)
Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$432.0K est. traded value · 9 buys, 16 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Maria Elvira SalazarHouseFL27▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-09-242026-10-07
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$15K - $50K2026-03-272026-07-21
Maria Elvira SalazarHouseFL27▲ Buy$15K - $50K2026-03-192026-04-21
Jonathan JacksonHouseIL01▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-02-112026-03-12
Jonathan JacksonHouseIL01▲ Buy$50K - $100K2026-02-052026-03-12
Jonathan JacksonHouseIL01▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-02-042026-03-12
Jonathan JacksonHouseIL01▲ Buy$15K - $50K2026-01-302026-02-23
Donald J. TrumpSenate-▲ Buy$50K - $100K2025-10-312025-12-19
Adam SmithHouseWA09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-082025-08-08
Ritchie John TorresHouseNY15▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-07-112025-08-20
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-06-182025-07-04
Bruce WestermanHouseAR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-212025-05-12
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-112026-01-13
George WhitesidesHouseCA27▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-03-242025-04-23
Bruce WestermanHouseAR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-032025-04-16
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-01-312026-01-13
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2024-07-172024-08-11
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▼ Sell$1K - $15K2023-09-202023-10-17
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2023-05-102023-06-14
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▼ Sell$1K - $15K2022-11-292022-12-30
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2021-12-172022-01-15
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2021-07-262021-08-11
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2021-03-252021-04-12
Ron WydenSenateOR▼ Sell$1K - $15K2020-04-242020-05-05
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▼ Sell$1K - $15K2019-12-112020-01-12